Research Tracks

A publication of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research at Baylor University

October 1, 2015
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Selected funding opportunities in the arts, humanities, social sciences and education

Title: Clements Center-DeGolyer Library Research Travel Grants Sponsor: Southern Methodist University (SMU) William P. Clements Center for Southwest Studies Upcoming deadlines: Nov. 15, 2015 May 15, 2016 Title: Research Participation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sponsor: United … Continue reading

November 6, 2014
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Baylor researchers release free iPhone app to screen for pediatric eye cancer

Two Baylor faculty members have collaborated to create a new smartphone app that allows users to screen their children for retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer, just by taking a picture. Dr. Bryan Shaw, an assistant professor of chemistry … Continue reading

April 29, 2014
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URSA honors top student research from 2014 Scholars Week

The 2014 edition of Scholars Week was one of the largest ever, with 165 students presenting the results of their independent research and scholarly activities.  The event included two days of platform presentations and two days of poster sessions where … Continue reading

April 2, 2014
by Baylor OVPR
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Baylor faculty member earns NSF CAREER award

Baylor biochemist Dr. Bryan Shaw has received a prestigious “CAREER” award grant from the National Science Foundation. The NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program awards grants to junior faculty who “exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent … Continue reading

March 17, 2014
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OVPR announces recipients of FY 2015 URSA Small Grants

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and the Undergraduate Research & Scholarly Achievement (URSA) Steering Committee have announced the recipients of the FY 2015 URSA Small Grants program.  The grants are intended to provide opportunities for faculty-student interaction … Continue reading

November 18, 2013
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Video: Baylor and Harvard Medical School research shows how digital photography can make a rare pediatric eye cancer easier to detect

New research by Dr. Bryan Shaw, an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry in Baylor’s College of Arts and Sciences, suggests that digital photography can help parents and doctors detect a rare form of pediatric cancer. In the video above, … Continue reading